Robert Huth is set to continue his comeback from injury in Leicester City’s under-23s tomorrow.

The German defender is expected to be in the City squad that will be bidding to reach the quarter-finals of the Checkatrade Trophy tomorrow when they take on former City midfielder Richie Wellens’ Oldham Athletic.

Huth has not played in the first team this season after undergoing surgery on his ankle in the summer and then suffered a setback in training.

But he played the full 90 minutes in City’s 6-1 Premier League 2 win over Tottenham last week and he could start again at Boundary Park.

His comeback is timely as City are without captain Wes Morgan because of a hamstring injury, but Puel said he would not rush Huth back into action.

“I think it was important for him to get 90 minutes under his belt last time,” said Puel.

Robert Huth during the Premier League 2 match between Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Holmes Park (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

“It was not a lot of work for him in that game but it was important for him to be back in a competitive game in the under-23s. Now he must continue his work, get more game time, and we will see when he can be available for the first team.

“It was only his first game. He needed to rest and recover afterwards.

“After a long injury it is important to go step by step and not rush it because we don’t want him to have a setback.”